The Trail Network Podcast

The Trail Network Podcast
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The Trail Network Podcast

The Trail Network Podcast brings the untold stories of magical moments amongst trail runners to life. These stories of runners on and off the trail capture the spirit of trailrunning and the power of friendship and connection.

  1. 12 DEC

    Episode 37: Leah and Hilary React to the News That They Both Got Selected to Run Hardrock 100 in 2025

    In today’s episode, Leah Yingling and Hilary Yang share their reactions to being selected for the 2025 Hardrock 100, reflecting on the years of effort it took to secure their spots in the iconic race. They discuss what the event means to them, their thoughts on the course and culture, and how ultrarunning continues to evolve. A special thank you to Osprey for supporting this episode. Go to Osprey.com to check out their products! This podcast is edited and produced by the Sandyboy Productions Podcast Network.

    58 min

  2. 5 DEC

    Episode 36: Dani Moreno and Katie Asmuth Recap Their Favorite Trail Running Highlights and Personal Anecdotes from 2024

    Welcome back to the Trail Network Podcast! Host Katie Asmuth kicks off this special episode alongside her guest and co-host for the day, Dani Moreno. As neighbors and friends in Mammoth Lakes, Katie and Dani bring a unique perspective to this reflective conversation about 2024. Together, they take a month-by-month journey through the year, sharing their favorite races, memorable highlights, and personal anecdotes. Tune in for a great and fun-filled recap that will leave you inspired to reflect on your own trail memories from 2024. If you loved hearing from Dani on this episode, go check out her podcast The Sub Hub Podcast where Dani and EmKay Sullivan chat all about shorter distance trail and mountain races. A special thank you to Osprey for supporting this episode. Go to Osprey.com to check out their products! This podcast is edited and produced by the Sandyboy Productions Podcast Network.

    58 min

  3. 28 NOV

    Episode 35: Rachel Drake Talks About Her Incredible WIN and New Course Record at the Historic JFK 50 Mile

    In this episode, Rachel Drake and Leah Yingling dive deep into Rachel’s phenomenal performance at the historic JFK 50 Mile, where she not only took the win but shattered the course record. Leah and Rachel talk about the race and the training leading into it. You won’t want to miss it! This podcast is supported by Osprey. Head over to Osprey.com to find the perfect pack for you!

    46 min

  4. 21 NOV

    Episode 34: The Whole Gang Catches Up - Rachel's Upcoming JFK 50 Mile Race, Training Through Fatigue, and How to Fit it All In

    In this episode, Rachel, Leah, Hilary, and Katie catch up a on all things running and life. Topics we discuss: Strategies for running in the winter Rachel’s training as she prepares for the JFK 50 Mile How to put your ego aside in training Tips for balancing work and training Rachel’s goals and mindset heading into the JFK race

    43 min

  5. 14 NOV

    Episode 33: Hellah Sidibe & Scott Jurek - Adventures at JJ100 & Their Relationships With Running

    Today on the podcast, Hilary Yang is joined by Hellah Sidibe and Scott Jurek to recap Hellah’s race with Scott pacing at this year’s Javelina Jundred. Hellah Sidibe is a former professional soccer player who found running during a low point in his life, and he’s been running ever since. He’s had a run streak since May 2017 which he documents through his Youtube channel where he has almost 300k subscribers, and one of his most notable achievements was running across America in 2021, raising money for charity. He’s also known for being vegan, he’s a Hoka ambassador and one of the most relentlessly positive people you’ll ever meet. Scott Jurek is one of the most recognizable names in the sport of trail running, and he’s been running ultras for the last three decades. He has claimed victories in nearly all of ultrarunning’s elite trail and road events including Hardrock 100, Badwater 135-Mile Ultramarathon, and the Western States 100-Mile Endurance Run, which he won a record seven straight times. Scott has also taken the running world by storm with his 2015 Appalachian Trail speed record. Off the trail, Scott is a New York Times-bestselling author for his memoir, Eat & Run, has been prominently featured in countless publications, and is a star of the international bestseller, Born To Run. More than just a champion, Scott is a true student and ambassador of the sport, known to stay at finish lines cheering until the last runner crosses. When not racing, he donates his time to many non profit organizations and is an avid volunteer in the areas of environmental conservation, fitness and health. Topics we cover: Each of their trail running journeys How the sport has changed Various types of training and stress that lead to great performances in the sport Including your children on your adventures Hellah’s decision to run Javelina Jundred Scott’s pacing strategy Fueling strategies This podcast is supported by Osprey. Head over to Osprey.com to find the perfect pack for you!

    1h 23m

  6. 7 NOV

    Episode 32: Lauren Puretz - 3rd Place at Javelina Jundred on Juggling the Demands of Being a Physician, Mom, and Competitive Runner

    Today, Hilary Yang and Leah Yingling sit down and chat with Lauren Peretz. Lauren just finished third place at this past Javelina 100 miler in a blazing fast time of 15 hours and 50 seconds. Lauren's also a physician and a mother as well as being a super fast runner and she's found an impressive life balance as she pursues being as fast as she possibly can in a sport that just keeps getting faster. We are so excited to sit down and chat with Lauren today. We hope you enjoy it as much as we did. Episode rundown: Balance of career, motherhood, and running Her running community  Her relationship with her coach, Dr. Megan Roche Getting into the sport and finding a love and talent for trail running Her race at Javelina 100 this past weekend Cooling strategies during the race Reflecting on her race at Western States Where she sees her career going A special thank you to Osprey for supporting this episode. Go to Osprey.com to check out their products! This podcast is edited and produced by the Sandyboy Productions Podcast Network.

    53 min

  7. 31 OCT

    Episode 31: Riley Brady After Their Commanding Win at the Javelina Jundred Mile

    Today on the show, we welcome Riley Brady, a coach, bike mechanic, and ultra runner living in Boulder, Colorado. They just won the Javelina Jundred miler in a blistering time of 14 hours and 19 minutes, coming in seventh overall. We talked about lessons learned from their previous two Javelina performances, nutrition changes, heat strategies, and so much more. Enjoy this episode with Riley, it's a fun one! A special thank you to Osprey for supporting this episode. Go to Osprey.com to check out their products! This podcast is edited and produced by the Sandyboy Productions Podcast Network.

    50 min

  8. 17 OCT

    Episode 30: Lorna Mann - Ultrarunning's Biggest Fan on Chasing Cutoffs, Unapologetically Supporting Others, and Dreaming of OCC

    In this episode of the Trail Network podcast, host Leah Yingling welcomes her good friend Lorna Mann, joining from London. Lorna is a passionate trail runner and mountain lover, known for her enthusiasm for park runs, cutoff chasing, and dreaming of the OCC. Together, they discuss Lorna's journey into trail running, exploring the challenges and triumphs of pursuing a five-year goal. This conversation highlights the importance of supporting others in the running community, as Lorna shares her personal successes and failures along the way. This heartfelt discussion celebrates the spirit of community and perseverance in the sport! We hope that you enjoy! What we talked about: 2:10- Introduction to Lorna 3:45- Finding trail running 8:10- Navigating goal setting 31:55- Her recent 50k 40:30- Adventures while on her sabbatical A special thank you to Osprey for supporting this episode. Go to Osprey.com to check out their products! This podcast is edited and produced by the Sandyboy Productions Podcast Network.

    49 min
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The Trail Network Podcast brings the untold stories of magical moments amongst trail runners to life. These stories of runners on and off the trail capture the spirit of trailrunning and the power of friendship and connection.

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